Should I Retake Physics or Attend Summer School for University Admission?

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The discussion centers on a student's decision between retaking a high school physics course or attending summer school to improve their university admission prospects. The student currently has a 65 in physics and aims for a minimum cutoff of 78 for their desired universities. They are also enrolled in a calculus course and are considering the implications of taking five courses in the second semester, including English at night school. Consulting with university admissions is recommended to clarify specific requirements and strategies for improving their academic standing.

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in my first semester i had math and physics as two of my 6 courses that i need for university but apparently i have a low mark of 65 in physics and i am thinking, should i take it again or should i take summer school? if i take it again then i am going to take five courses for secodn semester including english in night school. What should i do? the universities that i want to go into have a cutoff at 78 and math i had an 80
 
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You should probably talk to admissions at your university about this. They would know first hand what the requirements are, and what you need to complete before being admitted. (I'm assuming you are in high school).

For your physics course, was it a university course or a high school course? Did it include calculus? Finally, do you plan on actually studying physics?
 
It's a high school course and the cutoff for university that i am trying to get into is a 75 but i am trying to get an 80 average for the program that i am trying to go to. I am doing Calculus now.
 

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